Top 5 Letterman Jackets - 2010

Last year we saw the return of the letterman jacket; except if you are still in high school, because the jacket is being worn by the guy shoving you into a locker. Here's the Top 5 letterman jackets of 2010, because in 2011 they probably won't be in style anymore.


#5  Black Apple - The Goldfinger Varsity Jacket

I have never heard of Black Apple, until today when I was searching for letterman jackets.  This jacket seems a little more fashion forward than the other contestants: The jacket have multiple zippers and a navy base with white sleeves.  If you look closely you can see Black Apple signature close pin on the right sleeve, the pin is featured on every jacket.  I like the look of the jacket, but I would have to try it on since I am not familiar with this brand.  I urge you to check this bad boy out. 
Black Apple Varsity




#4  Shades of Grey Baseball Jacket 

Shades of Grey is a brand that has popped on my radar recently and it looks like it's staying.  Shades of Grey is a mixture of New York High Society and Detroit urban flavor.  The Baseball Jacket is no exception, with it navy base and brown sleeves and accents.  One difference that sets it apart from traditional letterman jackets is the bomber jacket style pockets, at the bottom of the jacket.  They are mostly seen in military inspired outerwear, but on this jacket it adds a little class to an otherwise plain jacket. Check out Shades of Grey to upgrade you streetwear to high class.
Shade of Grey Baseball



#3 Nike Sportswear  Varsity Destroyer Jacket

You're probably surprised that Nike didn't top my list, like usual.  Well this is a great jacket but it's no number one.  Nike Sportswear has been designed casual shoes for a while now, if you have bought a non-performance based shoe in the last years, I guarantee it was from the sportswear line.  This jacket is one of there gems.  It's styled like a more traditional wind breaker jacket crossed with a letterman style jacket.  It only comes in purple and red (the red look more orange). I am pretty sure you can find a pair to match the jacket.
Nike Destroyer Varsity




#2 WeSC Balker Jacket
 

I have already done a blog this jacket (Balker Jacket). The came out with a new color port with white sleeves.  If I squint and turn my head to the left at a 45 degree angle, I almost like this colorway better than the black and gray.
WeSC Balker Jacket Port







#1 Obey Dropout Varsity Jacket

Obey makes some absolutely amazing jackets and their attempt at a letterman jackets scores.  It's different from most, for instance the quilted sleeves and antique buttons.  They call the color black, but it seems more charcoal than black.  This jacket looks less letterman and more classic fall jacket.  I know I seem to always praise obey, but if you are a fan of their apparel, then you know they have amazing clothes.  I haven't been burned once by anything I have purchased and will continue to sing their praises until they jump the clothing shark.
Obey Dropout



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*BONUS POST*

Obey Hillard Varsity Jacket

This is a crazy revolution in letterman jacket technology.  A cross between a peacoat and a letterman jacket, at first it looks pretty crazy, but after viewing it a couple time I am starting to like this Frankenstein jacket.  I understand how these two elements work together it's kind of like the jean jacket with the leather sleeves.  These sleeves are probably not leather since the jacket only costs $124 dollars.  Step outside the box with and try this new creation. 
Obey Hillard Varsity